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New port to be constructed in Port Augusta

New port to be constructed in Port Augusta

The former Port Augusta power stations site is set to be transformed into a modern port, providing export shipping options to mining operations and projects in the North Gawler, Curnamona and Braemar iron ore regions.

A dying artform: water diviners few and far between

A dying artform: water diviners few and far between

WALKING across a parched paddock with a thick, hooped wire over one shoulder and a metal rod in one hand, Milendella farmer Roger Fiebig says he has received the odd quizzical look from passers by in the past five decades.

'Roo options bouncing back

'Roo options bouncing back

With record high prices being paid, recently-opened commercial kangaroo harvest zones are expected to offset the impact of reduced and suspended harvest quotas on the industry.

Solid returns from Mt Pleasant as prices reach $2740

Solid returns from Mt Pleasant as prices reach $2740

A LARGE crowd turned out to see a sale that was "solid from start to finish" at the Mount Pleasant weaner and store cattle sale

A dying artform: water diviners few and far between

A dying artform: water diviners few and far between

WALKING across a parched paddock with a thick, hooped wire over one shoulder and a metal rod in one hand, Milendella farmer Roger Fiebig says he has received the odd quizzical look from passers by in the past five decades.

Flashback Friday: February 1984 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday: February 1984 | PHOTOS

Stock Journal looks back to February 1984, when the Flinders Ranges was the film setting for the fourth adaptation of Robbery Under Arms, and SA beef field days attracted visitors from far and wide.

Long road ahead for Hillcrest Pastoral in fire recovery

Long road ahead for Hillcrest Pastoral in fire recovery

The Blackford blaze has left a trail of destruction, but among the hardest hit was Hillcrest Pastoral Company, which had four of its properties at Avenue Range and Lucindale in the line of fire.

Summer lamb campaign plays crucial role

Summer lamb campaign plays crucial role

Will you be enjoying lamb on the barbie this Australia Day?

Popularity jumps: what next for kangaroo meat?

Popularity jumps: what next for kangaroo meat?

What is the future for kangaroo meat? POLL

Flashback Friday: February 1984 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday: February 1984 | PHOTOS

Stock Journal looks back to February 1984, when the Flinders Ranges was the film setting for the fourth adaptation of Robbery Under Arms, and SA beef field days attracted visitors from far and wide.

Long road ahead for Hillcrest Pastoral in fire recovery

Long road ahead for Hillcrest Pastoral in fire recovery

The Blackford blaze has left a trail of destruction, but among the hardest hit was Hillcrest Pastoral Company, which had four of its properties at Avenue Range and Lucindale in the line of fire.

Solid returns from Mt Pleasant as prices reach $2740

Solid returns from Mt Pleasant as prices reach $2740

A LARGE crowd turned out to see a sale that was "solid from start to finish" at the Mount Pleasant weaner and store cattle sale

Summer lamb campaign plays crucial role

Summer lamb campaign plays crucial role

Will you be enjoying lamb on the barbie this Australia Day?

'Roo options bouncing back

'Roo options bouncing back

With record high prices being paid, recently-opened commercial kangaroo harvest zones are expected to offset the impact of reduced and suspended harvest quotas on the industry.

Popularity jumps: what next for kangaroo meat?

Popularity jumps: what next for kangaroo meat?

What is the future for kangaroo meat? POLL

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

The federal Health Minister would not say if the government was talking to Pfizer about buying more vaccine doses.

Nats want national hotspot definition to end erratic border closures

Nats want national hotspot definition to end erratic border closures

"Had such guidelines and practices been in place, we would not have seen the confusion that has been evident this year."

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Nats want national hotspot definition to end erratic border closures

Pandemic eating habits help lamb consumption

SA oyster sales jump during Christmas period

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New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

There will be another avenue to the export market in SA with Cargill unveiling its mobile ship loader at Port Adelaide.

New FAR Australia research director appointed

New FAR Australia research director appointed

FAR Australia is delighted to announce a well known plant scientist has been appointed to its role as research director.

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

CBH has exported 35,000 tonnes of malt barley to Mexico in what is believed to be a first for the Aussie barley industry.

Market drivers and opportunities atop grain forum agenda

Market drivers and opportunities atop grain forum agenda

OPPORTUNITIES for growth will be outlined at the GRDC Grains Research Update in Adelaide next month.

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Slaughter figures sitting well below levels of 2020

Slaughter figures sitting well below levels of 2020

Slaughter figures start 2021 under seasonal average, confirming tight supply of stock.

Wool claims giant strides taken in fitness fashion market

Wool claims giant strides taken in fitness fashion market

Australia's wool industry has claimed early success moving into the lucrative fitness fashion market.

Farmers can afford to pay workers more - union

Farmers can afford to pay workers more - union

Union officials say farmers are already paying above award rates to secure shearers as proof they can afford to pay more.

AWU shearing claims incorrect: Livestock SA

AWU shearing claims incorrect: Livestock SA

LIVESTOCK SA has hit back at an inflammatory statement from the Australian Workers Union - saying farmers can normally get away with paying below award rates to shearers because they bring in 500 workers each year from New Zealand - by calling on the AWU to work with the Australian wool industry, not against it.

More than meets the eye in Superior Sires

More than meets the eye in Superior Sires

Finding the perfect ram is pretty hard to find and even harder to prove says industry expert.

Hard truths revealed in flystrike survey

Hard truths revealed in flystrike survey

The new MLA funded survey reveals environment plays a big role when it comes to mulesing debate.

Strong demand lifts steers to $1900 at Mt Pleasant

Strong demand lifts steers to $1900 at Mt Pleasant

NUMBERS were limited with demand high, contributing to a strong market across both the sheep and cattle offering at the first Mount Pleasant market for 2021

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New CEO at Red Meat Advisory Council

New CEO at Red Meat Advisory Council

Reith Parker takes up the reigns at red meat's umbrella organisation.

Beef processors hit survival mode as livestock prices bite

Beef processors hit survival mode as livestock prices bite

Closures, operating reductions . . . how much pain is to come?

Beef producers look for new ways to reduce emissions

Beef producers look for new ways to reduce emissions

CN30: The pressure is on scientists to come up with the goods

EYCI headed for the stars

EYCI headed for the stars

Too many buyers, not enough sellers

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Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung has launched its latest Galaxy S Series smartphones unveiling cutting-edge technology and design features that has seekers of the best and most head-turning devices paying special attention.

The Australian company powering up business around the country

The Australian company powering up business around the country

Supplying access to power no matter how remote the location of a job has been at the heart of one Australian company that has grown from humble beginnings in South Australia 35 years ago to become one of the country's most successful.

Big Ideas shape-up in little seeder

Big Ideas shape-up in little seeder

Bourgault Australia has recently released the Frame Mounted Seeder (FMS) range of narrow transport seeders.

Beef Week: 5000 of South East Australia's best bulls on display

Beef Week: 5000 of South East Australia's best bulls on display

Thousands of cattle producers from across the country will flock to the south east in January for the 30th annual Beef Week.

The very best in Simmentals, no matter what the requirement

The very best in Simmentals, no matter what the requirement

Some of the nation's best Black, Red and Traditional Simmentals as well as Sim-Angus bulls will go under the hammer when Woonallee Simmentals hold their annual on-property sale on Thursday, February 11.

Stud advantage on offer in sale of acclaimed Border Leicester stud

Stud advantage on offer in sale of acclaimed Border Leicester stud

Opportunities like this to purchase an entire sheep stud, with or without the property, and with an established clientele don't come along very often.

Take the risk out of your hay production with the right storage

Take the risk out of your hay production with the right storage

As the old saying goes, there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. It would appear, however, that as times goes on, we can add another to that list of certainties: Good hay production years brings with it spring rain.

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

The global pandemic will impact the agri sector for at least the next decade, water and labour shortages continue to worry farmers and the global population just continues to rise - so what is there to feel so optimistic about in Australasian agriculture?

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

The bet that drove countless postholes

The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

Model aims to combat flush and bust

Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

This oil is gold for Aussie producers

This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

Simple designs, packed with features

Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Third crew member tests positive on Darwin cattle export ship

Third crew member tests positive on Darwin cattle export ship

A third crew member has tested positive.

Innovative SA brands defy COVID-19 cuts

Innovative SA brands defy COVID-19 cuts

The worsening coronavirus pandemic sent Australia into a spin earlier this year, causing mince to be stripped from supermarket shelves and threatening the viability of many businesses. But several innovative SA red meat brands have not just survived but thrived.

COVID case aboard live cattle export ship in Darwin

COVID case aboard live cattle export ship in Darwin

A man tested positive when his ship docked in Darwin, while his crewmates have been whisked into a quarantine facility.

Border checks to stop immediately

Border checks to stop immediately

SA POLICE monitoring of the roads into SA will stop - effective immediately.

Revenue fall one of largest in AWI history

Revenue fall one of largest in AWI history

A year like never before sees AWI revenue fall to one of largest in 20 years.

Residents told to stay home as state locks down

Residents told to stay home as state locks down

SA will go under a strict lockdown for the next six days as a "circuit breaker" in response to the COVID-19 outbreak discovered at the weekend.

SA virus cluster explodes to 17 cases

SA virus cluster explodes to 17 cases

An outbreak of coronavirus in Adelaide's north has grown to 17 cases with at least two schools and a fast food restaurant closed after being linked to the growing cluster.

SA-Vic border restrictions to lift from Dec 1

SA-Vic border restrictions to lift from Dec 1

South Australia will open to all Victorians in the coming weeks.

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Meet the nine Aussies who have spent their lives building for the future

Meet the nine Aussies who have spent their lives building for the future

They are advocates for building connections and helping their communities. Meet the national finalists for the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year award

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

They helped us during COVID-19 and bushfires and advocated for health and equality issues. Meet the nominees for the 2021 Australian of the Year.

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

New port infrastructure at Port Adelaide

There will be another avenue to the export market in SA with Cargill unveiling its mobile ship loader at Port Adelaide.

Flashback Friday: February 1984 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday: February 1984 | PHOTOS

Stock Journal looks back to February 1984, when the Flinders Ranges was the film setting for the fourth adaptation of Robbery Under Arms, and SA beef field days attracted visitors from far and wide.

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Record-breaking day for Clear Grain

Record-breaking day for Clear Grain

Clear Grain Exchange had its biggest day on record, with 72,699 tonnes of grain traded on January 13.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's been happening and what are some of the movers and shakers in agribusiness talking about? Here's a quick snapshot.

Norton takes up reins at Food Agility

Norton takes up reins at Food Agility

Former MLA boss moves into sustainability, data role

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

From Tsingtaos to Mexican Sols for WA barley

CBH has exported 35,000 tonnes of malt barley to Mexico in what is believed to be a first for the Aussie barley industry.

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Global dairy prices start year with a bang

Global dairy prices start year with a bang

Global dairy prices have started the year with a bang with strong results at the first two Global Dairy Trade auctions.

Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm

Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm

When it comes to business, Jade Clymo refuses to accept the status quo. Growth has driven the success of his family farm and underpinned his passion for the dairy industry.

Dairy markets weather COVID-19 storm

Dairy markets weather COVID-19 storm

Global dairy markets appear to be weathering the COVID-19 storm with prices stable despite pandemic-induced changes in demand in key markets.

Optimism high for dairy in new year

Optimism high for dairy in new year

STRONG commodity prices, forecast economic growth in many regions and improving consumer sentiment are expected to create a positive outlook for the dairy sector in 2021.

Push for fairer trading laws gains momentum

Push for fairer trading laws gains momentum

Farmers say ACCC has validated their power imbalance concerns

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Are you clear for takeoff? It's drone registration time

Are you clear for takeoff? It's drone registration time

Farmers need to register their drones by next Thursday (January 28).

Researchers claim breakthrough in making 'green' ammonia

Researchers claim breakthrough in making 'green' ammonia

A team of researchers from two Sydney universities have claimed they have found a way of cheaply making "green" ammonia which can be used as a fertiliser or fuel.

Victorian TAFE forms 'sunny' partnership with John Deere

Victorian TAFE forms 'sunny' partnership with John Deere

SuniTAFE's Mildura campus is using a partnership with a local John Deere dealership to sharpen its focus on precision agriculture.

Silvan launches weather station and headlamp

Silvan launches weather station and headlamp

Melbourne-based Silvan has launched a new weater station and headlamp to start the new year.

Deere says new Work Planner is a 'game changer'

Deere says new Work Planner is a 'game changer'

John Deere is singing the praises of its new Work Planner technology to streamline communication between farm managers and operators.

Farm machinery field days shrug off coranavirus fears

Farm machinery field days shrug off coranavirus fears

Australia's network of farm machinery field days are getting on with the job of organising events this year despite fears that sudden coronavirus outbreaks could throw a spanner in the works.

No 'tiers' please, as diesel tractor engines head down low-emissions path

No 'tiers' please, as diesel tractor engines head down low-emissions path

Chief executive of the Tractor and Machinery Association says strict non-road diesel emissions standards in the EU and the US might make regulation in Australia largely unnecessary.

Military collection honours war heritage

Military collection honours war heritage

When other children living miles from Blackall down black soil roads were rejoicing that flooded creeks meant they couldn't attend school, Nigel MacDonald's kids had no such excuse.

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Foreign investor checks relax, but national security bar rising

Foreign investor checks relax, but national security bar rising

Foreign buyers no longer need every purchase ticked by FIRB, but new fees and national security rules could be frustrating.

More evidence city folk want to move to country

More evidence city folk want to move to country

A national survey of residents in five Australian cities has confirmed a desire to escape to the country.

Escape to COVID 'safe havens' drives regional property boom

Escape to COVID 'safe havens' drives regional property boom

A COVID-19 induced boom in regional property prices shows no signs of slowing.

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Doug Anthony - remembering a political allstar

Doug Anthony - remembering a political allstar

Comment: Former leader of the Nationals in the Senate, Ron Boswell AO reflects on some key moments with the late Doug Anthony.

Some surprises in world grains stocks outlined in latest global estimates

Some surprises in world grains stocks outlined in latest global estimates

COMMENT: Some surprises emerged from latest USDA world grain supply and demand report.

NFF says national problems should be dealt with nationally and in a united fashion

NFF says national problems should be dealt with nationally and in a united fashion

COMMENT: As we get more acquainted with COVID-19 we must get smarter in our response.